Registered Nurse (RN), NICU - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to four weeks of vacation

100% employer paid benefits

Immediate enrollment in pension plan

Maternity top-up

50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to newborns, participating in neonatal resuscitation, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Candidates must have registration with the BCCNM, relevant experience, and certifications. The position offers attractive benefits including vacation, comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BCCNM.
• Experience in a neonatal tertiary unit.
• Current Basic Rescuer (Level C) and NRP Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for newborns.
• Write accurate reports of nursing care and patient conditions.
• Participate in high-risk deliveries and follow NRP principles.
• Provide direct nursing care to newborns based on established standards.
• Collaborate with providers to plan and evaluate care.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with policies.
• Promote Family Centered Care and advocate for patient rights.
• Participate in quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Newborn care expertise

Clinical decision-making

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Teaching ability

Equipment operation

Prioritization

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Registration with BCCNM

One year experience in neonatal unit

Completion of post-basic Neonatal Nursing Program

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Full Time Registered Nurse (RN), NICU to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C.

• Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Services, provides and coordinates nursing care to newborns and their families in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the nursing philosophy of Fraser Health. Promotes Family-Centered Care, Best Practices and actively participates in the development of a quality workplace environment.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and identify risk factors in newborns on admission and at regular intervals. Provide primary care providers, specialists and members of the interdisciplinary team with assessment data outcomes and initiate discussions to determine optimal care planning for newborns. Diagnose actual or potential problems and strengths, plan interventions, perform planned interventions and evaluate outcomes.
2. Write timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including patient and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care. Provide accurate reports to oncoming staff at shift change or to next care provider when transfers of care occur.
3. Participate in and attend high risk deliveries, implementing the principles of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
4. Provide direct nursing care to newborns based on nursing knowledge and in compliance with established standards and hospital guidelines by performing such duties as assessing newborn care needs, identifying problems, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care. Modify care as needs change, initiate immediate treatment if required and communicate changes to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
5. Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists in planning and evaluating the care provided.
6. Collaborate with other care providers and complete referrals to additional support services as needed such as nutrition, physiotherapy, social services, pharmacy and others.
7. Maintain complete and accurate computerized and paper records by methods such as documenting nursing observations and assessments and inputting data in accordance with unit, hospital guidelines and Fraser Health policies.
8. Promote Family Centered Care and Best Practice principles and be respectful and sensitive to beliefs, values and traditions of all cultures, races and religions. Act as an advocate to protect and promote the patient's rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
9. Participate in the Professional Practice Council process on the unit council level and as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.
10. Participate in the collegial sharing of information among staff and in the orientation and ongoing education of health care providers and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor and or mentor as appropriate.
11. Participate on designated program and professional committees by methods such as attending meetings, providing input and promoting the NICU Program.
12. Participate in the review and revision of program guidelines by methods such as attending meetings and providing input to the Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator or Patient Care Coordinator to promote improvements to patient care and the efficient and safe operation of the NICU.
13. Participate in quality improvement and research activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team by methods of collecting data, interpreting data and providing input for further analysis as required.
14. Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for women, families, visitors and staff by adhering to established organization standards related to infection control, WHMIS, fire and other emergency practices and procedures.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). One year's recent experience in a neonatal tertiary unit and completion of a post basic Neonatal Nursing Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Basic Rescuer (Level C) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certificates.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply newborn theory and expertise in the nursing care of neonates.
• Ability to recognize acuity changes and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to teach families.
• Ability to operate related equipment including a computer.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to deal with and promote change.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.